Re: 10 Reasons for Optimism

Re: 10 Reasons for Optimism

Originally Posted by tomahawk247

I am excited about this team, especially the D

I know we lost a lot of games last year, but for the most part that was hardly the Ds fault. We lost a lot of points from turnovers putting the opposition in good field position, or from turnovers being taken back for scores. We lost some points on bone-headed special teams play, although for the most part the special teams were good.

A lot of the games we played this year the D kept us competitive for long periods. But the O couldnt stay on the field, the D wore down, and teams scored on us a lot in the fourth quarter.

Look at the Niners game in week 17. In the first half the O had 4 three and outs, and only three drives where they actually managed to get a first down. This resulted in just one long FG from Josh Brown, and another FG that he missed. The Rams D forced the Niners to punt on every first hald possession except one where they stopped them on fourth down.

In the second half the Rams O had 5 three and outs to open the half, the last one giving us a FG only because Amendola had set the drive up with a great return. After this the Niners scored a long TD pass to Vernon Davis

But it was only after the NINTH three and out from the Rams O that the Rams D gave up the long pass TD to Vernon Davis.

Im excited to see what the D can do when we have an O that can actually stay on the field

Since I have to spread rep out before giving it to you again, I'll just say here that your statements could not be more true. I saw a lot of things to cheer about from the D this year as well.

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Re: 10 Reasons for Optimism

Originally Posted by tomahawk247

Im excited to see what the D can do when we have an O that can actually stay on the field

This, a hundred times over. A lot of pessimists would be amazed at what having a competent and well-rounded offense can mean to your defensive play. Frankly, as terrible as our offense was this year I am surprised that this team was within striking distance of as many wins as it was. A lot of the credit for that goes to the defense.

Edit: Ramsy's post below mine illustrates a big reason why I will remain optimistic. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day (or in this case, a season/offseason).